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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Glasgow (Shieldhall) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2GlasgowG2 1ALHigh pass rate

Glasgow (Shieldhall) posts a 57.3% pass rate, with Hamilton the nearest alternative about 10 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
57.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#133
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Glasgow (Shieldhall) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 2%, rank #133 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Grangemouth, about 23.1 miles away.

GrangemouthBest nearby
23.1 mi away
79.2%
+21.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

57.3%passed
failed42.7%

All-time 7.2K passed, 6.2K failed, 13.3K total

How Glasgow (Shieldhall) compares

Glasgow (Shieldhall)
57.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-14.9 pp

Glasgow (Shieldhall) trails the national average by 14.9 points and is ranked 133 of 135 in its category. Deficits this size almost always mean demanding urban routes: multi-lane roundabouts, heavy traffic and tight manoeuvring.

Where Glasgow (Shieldhall) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 2%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#133
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Glasgow (Shieldhall) has climbed 6.6 points across the series, 50.1% in 2017-18 to 56.7% now; the weakest year on record was 50.1% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.4 pp
Male54.0%
0%100%
Female51.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~35
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Glasgow (Shieldhall) would typically wait around 6 to 10 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Bogmoor Road
ShieldHall West
Lanarkshire
Glasgow
G51 4TH
Scotland

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Glasgow (Shieldhall)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode G51 4TH, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 2 centres across Scotland, Glasgow (Shieldhall) is the one covering Glasgow, Glasgow City and the surrounding G2 1AL area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 13.3K tests at Glasgow (Shieldhall). A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

If you've been told Glasgow (Shieldhall) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 57.3% is 14.9 points below the UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%, which is rank #133 out of 135. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Glasgow (Shieldhall) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Glasgow (Shieldhall)

  • Glasgow (Shieldhall) runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Glasgow test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Ask any instructor working Glasgow (Shieldhall) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Glasgow (Shieldhall), cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Hamilton
10.2 mi, 3.6K tests, Rank #109
67.3%
+10.0 pp
Stirling
21.5 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #75
73.3%
+16.0 pp
GrangemouthBest nearby
23.1 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #32
79.2%
+21.9 pp
Ayr
31.3 mi, 4.9K tests, Rank #90
71%
+13.7 pp
Bathgate
23.7 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #117
64.9%
+7.6 pp
Livingston
28.4 mi, 812 tests, Rank #45
77.7%
+20.4 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Glasgow (Shieldhall)?
The current pass rate at Glasgow (Shieldhall) driving test centre is 57.3%, calculated from 2.1K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 53.8% (from 13.3K tests).
Is Glasgow (Shieldhall) an easy or hard test centre?
Glasgow (Shieldhall) is ranked #133 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 57.3% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Glasgow (Shieldhall) compare to the UK average?
Glasgow (Shieldhall)'s pass rate is 14.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Glasgow (Shieldhall) trails the national average by 14.9 points and is ranked 133 of 135 in its category. Deficits this size almost always mean demanding urban routes: multi-lane roundabouts, heavy traffic and tight manoeuvring.
How many driving tests does Glasgow (Shieldhall) record?
Glasgow (Shieldhall) has recorded 13.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.2K passed and 6.2K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Glasgow (Shieldhall)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Glasgow (Shieldhall) are Hamilton (67.3%), Stirling (73.3%), Grangemouth (79.2%) and Ayr (71%). Of these, Hamilton, Stirling, Grangemouth, Ayr have higher current pass rates than Glasgow (Shieldhall)'s 57.3%. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Glasgow (Shieldhall)?
Glasgow (Shieldhall) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Glasgow (Shieldhall) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Glasgow (Shieldhall) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Glasgow (Shieldhall)?
The estimated wait at Glasgow (Shieldhall) is about 6 to 10 weeks (low demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 13.3K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.